Mate in 3: rook to d7 (e7·3)
c9-10451naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2210Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
25. Rxd7 Qd8 26. Ra7+ Rxa7 27. Qxa7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qd8, then Ra7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #737.
SP-737 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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